Thank you for your continued support of Tellus.

We are pleased to announce that Axelspace Corporation will be joining us as a satellite data provider.

Axelspace is one of the leading companies in Japan's space business as a pioneer in nano-satellite technology with a track record of developing and operating 9 commercial satellites, including the world's first commercial nano-satellite. We have already formed a partnership with Axelspcae in the "xData Alliance" (※1), an alliance for developing and promoting the use of Tellus.

In addition, as a part of our efforts to provide more data to our users, we are releasing sample satellite images of "GRUS-1A (GRUS)", an earth observation satellite operated by Axelspace in Tellus.We are pleased to announce that we have signed a new sales partnership agreement with Axelspace. Through this agreement, we will build a stronger relationship toward the realization of a society where satellite data is put to practical use. (※2)

We will continue to update Tellus as needed to make it an even more attractive platform. Additionally, based on our vision of "democratizing space assets", we will accelerate the industrial use of satellite and ground data through Tellus, and contribute to the promotion of the Japanese economy and DX by creating new value through the data.

＜About Satellite Data Provider＞

■Axelspace Corporation
Axelspace Corporation is a space start-up company with an extensive track record, having developed and operated 9 commercial satellites, including the world's first commercial nano-satellite.

They provide one-stop services ranging from design, manufacturing, and launch arrangement of small satellites to operation, data analysis, and solution proposals utilizing the data. The next generation Earth observation platform, "AxelGlobe", currently has 5 instruments that can observe the same point on the Earth every 2 to 3 days.

By the end of 2022, Axelspace plans to launch 4 satellites to achieve a 9-satellite system, enabling daily observation of the world.

Company website: https://www.axelspace.com/

AxelGlobe's website: https://www.axelglobe.com/en/

※1 SAKURA internet Inc. Launches "xData Alliance" to Develop and Promote the Use of Japan's First Satellite Data Platform, Tellus~Open and Free Space Data to Drive Creation of Diverse Space Businesses~（July 31st, 2018 Press Release)
https://www.sakura.ad.jp/information/pressreleases/2018/07/31/1968197591/

※2 As for Axelspace's products, we are currently handling individual inquiries. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact us by email (info@tellusxdp.com).